Originally released in 1975, Esther Phillips’ disco album features her soulful delivery and passionate feel for the blues. This came toward the end of her career, during the singer’s second major ...

The decades-long battle with drug addiction, which ultimately led to her untimely demise, contributed to vocalist Esther Phillips' status as a tragic second-tier figure in the larger annals of popular ...

SHE ISN’T discussed much these days, which is a shame because once you experience the soul of Esther Phillips you never forget it.I had only heard her name but not the music. Then a few weeks ...